Cerro Aspero, a thrilling (scary) off road experience
Argentina, south-america
3 km
1,964 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Cerro Aspero in Argentina's Córdoba province is calling your name! Nestled in the Pampeanas Range, this high mountain pass tops out at 1,964m (6,443ft), and getting there is no joke.
Forget pavement – this road is all about rugged, rocky terrain that demands a 4x4 with serious clearance. Seriously, they say it's one of the toughest trails in the whole country! Get ready for a wild ride because this isn't your average Sunday drive.
Starting from the abandoned Pueblo Escondido tungsten mine, the road climbs 3km (1.86 miles) up to the summit. And hold on tight, because you'll be tackling some seriously steep sections, with gradients hitting a max of 16%! Plus, a short section with 18 hairpin turns, known as Los Caracoles, will keep you on your toes. Over this distance the elevation gain is 309 meters.
Just a heads-up: the winters here are brutal, so always check the weather before you go. But if you're craving an adrenaline-pumping adventure with breathtaking views, Cerro Aspero is where it's at!
Where is it?
Cerro Aspero, a thrilling (scary) off road experience is located in Argentina (south-america). Coordinates: -38.9608, -66.5542
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 3 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,964 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -38.9608, -66.5542
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